Monday, January 21, 2013
Snowfall to be followed by arctic cold front.
Melrose residents are gearing up for the latest blast from old man winter. A 1-2 punch is expect to roll across the region in the next couple of days, with a snowfall to be followed by a blast of frosty temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, a storm front will dump a possible 3 to 5 inches Monday night on Melrose. Temperatures will drop into the teens with light, variable winds. The snow will continue into Tuesday morning, with another 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible, ending around noon. As the snow leaves, the cold front will move in. Temperatures Tuesday night are expected to drop to 7 degrees with a wind chill of -5. Winds will be from 11-15 mph. On Wednesday, things won't get much warmer, with a high of 18 …
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Storm is making a stronger push to the north and west.
What had been forecast to be a moderate winter storm for Melrose and the Greater Boston area is beginning to pickup momentum and could wind up packing a pretty good wallop. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service is now calling for Melrose and the surrounding area to get 4-8 inches of snow. Snow is expected to continue through the night and a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until Sunday at 7 a.m. Visibility on the roads is limited and fog is expected to roll in around midnight to 2 a.m. making it worse. The low temperature tonight will be around 28 degrees. There will also be steady north winds overnight between 16 and 18 mph. The snow may initially be mixed with rain near the coast, according to the National Weather …
Sunday, October 28, 2012
When will Hurricane Sandy hit Massachusetts? The large storm is tracking to make her effects felt here starting Monday morning.
The latest forecasts show Hurricane Sandy hitting before the morning commute Monday, with high wind and flood watches in effect from Monday morning through the night. The National Weather Service issued the warnings for Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. WHDH's Jeremy Reiner said the worst of Sandy should be from 9 a.m. Monday until 2 a.m. Tuesday. "Within this period is our greatest risk of wind damage/power loss," Reiner wrote on his blog, noting that many towns will experience wind gusts over 40 miles per hour. Coastal cities and towns may see wind gusts between 50-60 mph and even some wind gusts near 70 mph out on the Cape and Islands. Reiner said the speed of the wind isn't as great a concern as the duration of the wind, …
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Gov. Deval Patrick declared a state of emergency on Saturday afternoon, saying that the path of Hurricane Sandy, which is tracking north, could hit Sunday night and linger into Wednesday.
Gov. Deval Patrick has declared a state of emergency and held a press conference Saturday afternoon to update to the public about how Massachusetts is preparing for the impact of Hurricane Sandy. Sandy is currently a category 1 hurricane rolling up the Atlantic and is expected to turn northwest on Sunday afternoon. Impact on New England from the storm is expected by Sunday night and could linger until Wednesday. "While we continue to hope for the best, we are planning for the worst," Patrick said. There may be coastal flooding, severe beach erosion, damaging winds, widespread power outages, and possibly 5 inches or more of rain. "This afternoon I declared a state of emergency commonwealth-wide," Patrick said. "This enables us to cut …
Sandy diminished in intensity last night but has picked up this morning, as Massachusetts keeps an eye on the potential 'Frankenstorm' path that's currently tracking up the eastern seaboard.
Update, 8:20 a.m. Saturday: According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), Sandy has been upgraded again to a hurricane, just hours after being downgraded to a tropical storm. In an 8 a.m. bulletin, the NOAA reported an Air Force aircraft found hurricane-strength winds again. Earlier, in its 5 a.m. bulletin, the NOAA issued warnings and watches to the Southeastern parts of the country, including Florida, but said those up the Eastern seaboard need to prepare for its impact. The storm is moving North-Northeast at 10 mph and an increase in intensity and speed possible tonight and Sunday, according to the NOAA. Sandy is currently considered to be "very large," with winds extending as far as 450 miles from its center. …
Friday, August 10, 2012
The National Weather Service issued the watch Friday afternoon for most of central and eastern Massachusetts.
A tornado watch is in effect for Melrose, Middlesex County and most of central and eastern Massachusetts until 9 p.m. on Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the watch at 3:40 p.m. on Friday afternoon. A flood advisory has also been issued for Middlesex County as an area of thunderstorms with torrential rainfall was moving, as of 3:30 p.m., northeastward from southern Connecticut and Long Island Sound. Close to two inches of rain fell in New Haven, CT in less than an hour due to the storms, the NWS said. "Rapid ponding of roadways will cause minor urban flooding through the mid-afternoon hours," the NWS statement said. "Streams and creeks may rise out of their banks causing minor property damage." The NWS warned drivers not …
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Strong winds and hail are possible late Sunday afternoon.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Melrose and Middlesex County on Sunday afternoon as a storm in central Massachusetts barrels towards the coast. The National Weather Service (NWS) said in a statement that the warning is in effect until 5:30 p.m., as the storm near Clinton moved northeast at 30 miles per hour. Damaging winds in excess of 60 miles per hour are possible with the storm, along with hail, "deadly lightning" and torrential rain, the NWS said. "Get to safe shelter now, inside a study building or in a vehicle," the NWS said. "Do not seek shelter under trees. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning." Driver should also stay alert for flooding roads and ponding of water on roadways, the …
Thursday, July 26, 2012
The National Weather Service on Thursday issued a flash flood watch for Thursday night and Friday morning, with 2-4 inches of rain possible.
A flash flood watch has been issued for Melrose through Thursday night for the possibility of flooding as a result of strong rain showers that could move through the area overnight. The National Weather Service said the flood watch—which means conditions are favorable for flood conditions—started at 4 p.m. on Thursday and runs through Friday morning. It covers Middlesex County, including Melrose, plus most other counties in central and eastern Massachusetts plus a portion of Rhode Island. "Sudden heavy downpours will occur with any thunderstorms late (Thursday) afternoon and tonight," the weather service said in issuing its watch. "Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches are possible within a short period of time." The heavy rain "may result in …
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for eastern Massachusetts until 8 pm. on Tuesday.
UPDATE 3:15 P.M.: The National Weather Service (NWS) has upgraded the severe thunderstorm watch to a warning for Middlesex county until 4:15 p.m. The NWS said in the warning statement that the thunderstorms could produce "deadly lightning" and torrential rain. "Get to safe shelter now, inside a sturdy building or in a vehicle," the statement said. "Do not seek shelter under trees. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Drivers should be alert for ponding of water and avoid flooded roads." Original article below: -------------- Potentially severe thunderstorms producing damaging wind gusts and hail will pass through the greater Boston area around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned …
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
National Weather Service forecasts call for thunderstorms in Melrose, which could bring rain and wind but are also expected to break the heat.
Update: The National Weather Service has also issued a flash flood warning for Essex County and northeastern Middlesex County until 5:30 tonight. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued severe thunderstorm warning for Melrose and surrounding communities, in effect until 2 p.m. Thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into this evening. Storms could bring "damaging winds" and "large hail along with torrential downpours," according to NWS. NWS predicts southern New England will see the worst of the hazardous weather. The hazardous weather could break the heat. A low temperature of 65 degrees is expected in Melrose this evening. The high temperature tomorrow is around 84 degrees according to forecasts.
Francine York
11:52 pm on Monday, January 21, 2013
Is there any way of canceling this snow storm. Where can I walk my dog? Where will he mess? What will happen if my plastic poop bags get blown away? How will I maneuver my dog in the snow? My dog wont like this. What should I tell him? He will be very upset with me when he finds out. Advice please, people. more ›